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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Funny thing, I actually found warm salt water rinses worked better for me than ice packs. The cold just made my whole jaw ache, maybe I’m just sensitive to it? Anyone else get that weird “brain freeze” feeling from ice o...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
Those dye tablets are wild - one time I came out looking like I’d just eaten a bag of blue raspberry candy. My hygienist swears by them, but honestly, I’m too lazy to use them at home. I do notice my teeth feel less “squ...
RE: What actually happens when you need a bone graft for dental implants?
That numbness is such a weird sensation, right? I remember after my graft, I tried to eat a sandwich and basically drooled half of it out the side of my mouth - felt like a toddler again. My dentist said the nerve was “n...
RE: Quick Hack To Make Fluoride Treatments Less Annoying
Totally get what you mean about the stuff getting stuck - last time I had it done, I swear I was picking bits out from around my crown for days. Anyone ever tried using a water flosser after varnish, or is that just aski...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
Greek yogurt and scrambled eggs - now you’re talking my language. I’ve had more wires pop out than I care to admit, and I’m not even a kid anymore. You ever try eating a sandwich with a loose bracket? It’s like playing J...
RE: Making the Switch: My Steps for Choosing a Gentler Mouthwash
I get what you mean about the alcohol ones, but honestly, I still grab the “burny” kind every now and then. Maybe it’s just nostalgia or stubbornness, but when my mouth feels extra gross, that sting almost feels... reass...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
You nailed it with the “reset button” feeling. I always say, after a deep clean, my mouth feels like it’s been through a car wash - minus the pine tree air freshener. Funny thing is, I used to think those cleanings were ...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
Can’t argue with that - dentist’s packing is the MVP, even if it tastes like you licked an old spice rack. I remember thinking, “Is this what a haunted gingerbread house smells like?” But once that stuff hit the spot, I ...
RE: Finding the right toothbrush bristle: my step-by-step approach
You know, I used to think electric brushes were just a marketing gimmick. My daughter got me one for Christmas a couple years back - said it would “change my life.” At first, all those vibrations made my nose itch and I ...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
I hear you - my “cleaning routine” is more like a quick rinse if I’m half-awake. Honestly, I’ve stretched mine to almost two years before swapping and nothing wild happened... but maybe I’ve just been lucky? Those micro-...
RE: Wax or painkillers: what’s your go-to for sudden braces agony?
Funny thing, I never got much relief from salt water. Maybe my mouth just likes to rebel. Anyone else try ice chips? I used to pop one in my cheek when the wires were digging in - sort of numbs everything for a bit, and ...
RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Manual’s been the winner in my house too. I tried an electric brush once - thought I’d get all fancy - but ended up with toothpaste splatter on my glasses and half a clean tooth. As for flossing, those pre-threaded floss...
RE: Did your teeth actually look like you imagined after getting braces off?
Man, I remember thinking my teeth would look like I’d just walked out of a toothpaste commercial. Instead, I got “chalky chic” for a while. Did anyone else get those weird grooves where the brackets were? Took me months ...
RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth - What Should I Have Ready at Home?
I swear, every time someone mentions knocked-out teeth, I get flashbacks to my grandson’s soccer “career.” I’ve actually used both - milk once, and saline another time (don’t ask). Honestly, milk kept the tooth looking l...